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bfuser5893539 05-16-07 03:37 PM

Need to rig a rack on a compact frame.
 
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hubcap 05-16-07 04:39 PM

If you don't have braze ons near the seat post, then you can try to rig it to the seat stays with p-clamps. Are you using the rack to accomodate pannier(s)? If so, you might have heal strike issues with the small frame. I have a compact frame and got this rack so I could get the pannier back far enough for heal clearance. http://www.oldmanmountain.com/red_gallery.htm

The bike I have this on has caliper brakes, so no v-brake/canti posts to attach to like in the picture. I ordered rubber coated p-clamps and attached it to the seat stays instead.

Niles H. 05-16-07 05:06 PM


Originally Posted by CrimsonEclipse
I have a 2005 Schwinn Mesa that I am going to use for commuting to work.
I just purchased a Axiom Journey rack and I just realized that the Frame has
no rack mounting holes near the seat post!

Is this due to the small frame size? (it's a 15" compact frame)

Can I rig up a clamp or should I attempt to attach the tack to the seat post clamp?

Other suggestions?

CE

The seat post clamp's bolt has served very well (for rack mounting) on a bike of mine, but it depends on the exact situation.

On some bikes it might make sense to attach another (second) clamp higher up, directly onto the seat post itself.

M_S 05-16-07 06:15 PM

Is the seatpost carbon? I don't know how much pressure a CF seatpost will be able to take from a clamp. Probably mot much. If it isn't carbon, you could probably pretty easily rig something up, or if you're not carrying much, get a seatpost mounted rack.

johann 05-16-07 10:27 PM

Might consider a saddle bag... Carradice, Rivendell, etc, although usually a rack+panniers can carry heavier loads.

knobster 05-17-07 06:12 AM

I have a Schwinn Mesa GSD that I rigged for commuting duty until I got my touring bike. It worked ok. I rigged a Topeak disk brake rack to it. The bottom part bolts on normally, but the top was difficult. What I did was take some perforated metal strapping from a home improvement store and rigged it up with that. It worked great. Wish I had a picture of it.

Jeprox 05-17-07 11:44 AM

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knobster 05-17-07 11:51 AM


Originally Posted by Jeprox
Check this site out.

Wow, that's the way to do it. My way is gheto.


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